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Mach-Zehnder optical modulator using a balanced coplanar stripline with lateral ground planes

US9069223B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2013
Grant dateJun 30, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F2201/127
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A Mach-Zehnder optical modulator with a series push-pull traveling wave electrode uses a balanced coplanar stripline with lateral ground planes. Two signal electrodes extend along the center of the optical modulator adjacent and parallel to the optical waveguides in a series push-pull configuration. The ground planes run parallel to the signal electrodes, but are spaced laterally outward from the signal electrodes.

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